TABLE OF CONTENTS
*if equipped
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2017 Acura NSX. It
provides basic information and instructions on technology and convenience features, as well as
emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all NSX models, so you
may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and equipment that
are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this guide should be considered
examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner Information
CD enclosed in your information kit includes the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, and
vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer
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of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com and create or log in to your
account. In Canada, please request a copy from your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
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environment.
VISUAL INDEX ................................................................ 2
Steering Wheel and Nearby C ontrols ..............................2
Dashboard and C
eiling Controls
....................................... 6
PHONE PAIRING QUICK
START...................................8
HANDS-FREE PHONE QUICK START
........................ 10
VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK ST
ART
.......................11
SPORT HYBRID SUPER HANDLING ALL
-WHEEL
DRIVE
™ ........................................................................\
.. 13
SAFETY INFORMATION
.............................................. 14
High-Voltage S
ystem Precautions
................................. 18
Seat Belts ........................................................................\
.... 19
Airbags ........................................................................\
......... 24
Child Safety ........................................................................\
.33
Safety Label Locations
......................................................43
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 44
INSTRUMENT PANEL..................................................
45
Malfunction Indicators
..................................................... 46
Condition Indicators ........................................................ 48
On/Off Indicators .............................................................. 50
Driver Information Interface ........................................... 51
VEHICLE CONTROLS
.................................................. 54
Using the R
emote Transmitter
........................................ 54
Keyless Access
System
...................................................... 55
Door Operation from
Inside the Vehicle
.......................57
Power Window Operation ............................................... 59
Interior and Exterior Lights .............................................. 60
Wiper Operation ................................................................ 63Intermittent (INT) wipers
................................................
64
Adjusting the Seats ........................................................... 65
Driving Position Memory S
ystem*
................................
71
Adjusting the Mirr
ors
........................................................
72
HomeLink® Universal T
ransceiver
..................................
74
Climate Control
System
...................................................
76
Seat Heaters* ..................................................................... 77
Customized Featur
es
........................................................
78
Setting the Clock ............................................................... 79
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
................................... 80
Basic Audio Operation ..................................................... 80
Operating Display Audio ................................................. 84
Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................... 87
Apple® CarPlay® ................................................................ 88
Android Auto™ ................................................................... 90
FM Radio ........................................................................\
.....92
SiriusXM
® Radio* ............................................................... 93
USB Flash Drive .................................................................. 96
Pandora®* ........................................................................\
.... 97
Bluetooth® Audio ............................................................... 99
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ............................ 101
Basic HFL Operation ....................................................... 101
Pairing a Phone.................................................................
103
Making a Call
.................................................................... 104
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ................................... 108
Siri™ Eyes Free ................................................................... 109
2 || 3
VISUAL INDEXVISUAL INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System
OFF) Button p. 145
Parking Sensor System Button* p. 146
vSystem Indicators p. 45
Driver Information Interface p. 51
wHazard Warning Button
xAudio System p. 80
Navigation System* p. 114
ySteering Wheel Adjustments p. 70
zENGINE START/STOP Button p. 131,
p. 157
{IDS Mode Switch p. 136
|Seat Heater Buttons* p. 77
}Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button p. 76
Climate Control System p. 76uv w x
y z { |
*if equipped}
76 || 77
VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interior temperature by
selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed.
There is a system to cool the High Voltage battery. When that system is active, you may notice
reduced cooling capability in the cabin.
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the seats when the vehicle is on.
n
Front Seat Heaters
Press the button for the desired setting. An indicator in the
switch appears for the selected setting.
Press once: high setting (three indicators)
Press twice: middle setting (two indicators)
Press three times: low setting (one indicator)
Press four times: off setting (no indicators)
The high setting cycles on and off. For continuous heat,
choose middle or low settings.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
*if equipped
AUTO button:
Press, then use
the temperature
control dial to set
your preferred
temperature.
ON/OFF
button Windshield
defroster button
SYNC button:
Set the passenger’s temperature to the
same as the driver’s. Rear window
defogger/heated
mirror button
Recirculation button:
Choose recirculation or
fresh air.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor vent
s Floor and MID vents
defroster
vent s
168 || 169
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTEDHANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) and check
to see if any applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
n
Hood Fuse Box A
Located near the
radiator. Push the tabs to open the box.
Fuses shown on next page.
Circuit Protected Amps
1
70A50A40A20A30A200A
2(50 A) 60 A
(6 0A )
(5 0A )
30 A
30 A
(4 0A )
30 A
30 A
3
(40A )30A(30 A)30A
4 (30 A)10
A
57.5A
610 A
77.5ALeft Headlight High Beam VFP2EPS
Cooling Fan
ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA FS R
AS F/B Main Main Fuse
F/B Main 1
Left Electric Parking Brake Motor
Right Electric Parking Brake Motor
Heater Motor 2
Heater Motor 1
E-OP
ADS
AMP
*
Parking Light IGPS PCS 8
Left Headlight Low Beam 10 A
9Right Headlight High Beam
10 10
A
Right Headlight Low Beam10 A
11IGPS Fan 7.5 A
12 FI Main15A
13FI Sub14 20
A
Back Up7.5A
15SBW ECU16 7.5 A
DBW 115A
17IG Coil15 A
18 DBW215A
19Parking Light & Headlight Main 20
A
20 Rear Defroste r
20A
21Front Washer 20A
22 ISC15A
23
24 ACC/IG2 Main 10 A
2510 A
26 Daytime Running Lights
Horn10A
27Interior Lights 7.5 A
28 IGP215A
29Audio10 A
AmpsCircuit Protecte dCircuit Protected Amps
1
70A50A40A20A30A200A
2(50 A) 60 A
(6 0A )
(5 0A )
30 A
30 A
(4 0A )
30 A
30 A
3
(40A )30A(30 A)30A
4 (30 A)10
A
57.5A
610 A
77.5ALeft Headlight High Beam VFP2EPS
Cooling Fan
ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA FS R
AS F/B Main Main Fuse
F/B Main 1
Left Electric Parking Brake Motor
Right Electric Parking Brake Motor
Heater Motor 2
Heater Motor 1
E-OP
ADS
AMP
*
Parking Light IGPS PCS 8
Left Headlight Low Beam 10 A
9Right Headlight High Beam
10 10
A
Right Headlight Low Beam10 A
11IGPS Fan 7.5 A
12 FI Main15A
13FI Sub14 20
A
Back Up7.5A
15SBW ECU16 7.5 A
DBW 115A
17IG Coil15 A
18 DBW215A
19Parking Light & Headlight Main 20
A
20 Rear Defroste r
20A
21Front Washer 20A
22 ISC15A
23
24 ACC/IG2 Main 10 A
2510 A
26 Daytime Running Lights
Horn10A
27Interior Lights 7.5 A
28 IGP215A
29Audio10 A
AmpsCircuit Protecte d
170 || 171
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTEDHANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
n Hood Fuse Box B
Located near the 12-volt battery
. Remove the maintenance cover, then push the tabs to
open the box.
AmpsCircuit Protected
160 A 60A30A30A30A30A40A
230 A
320 A
47. 5A
5
6 7.
5A20 A
7
8 7.
5A10 A
9
107. 5A
11
12 7.
5A
13
14
15
16
1710A
SBW
F/B Main 2
Wiper
Passenger Power Window IG Main1
Driver Power Window ESB
IG Main2
IMA Moto r
BM S
Stop
Turbo W/ G
Hazard WA/
C/ P
AEV
FI-ECU Backup
IMA Motor
n Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
Circuit Protected Amps110A
215 A
37.5 A
4
520 A
6
20 A
715 A
87.5 A
97.5 A
1010 A
1110 A
12 1310 A
147.5 A
15
(20A )
16
(7.5 A)
17(20A )
1810 A
19
207.5 A
21
7.5 A
227.5 A
237.5 A
Passenger’s Door Handle Door LockSMART
Front Accessory Power Socket
Fuel Pum p
MISS SO L
ENG
VSA/ABS SRS
Power System 2
Power System 1
Fuel Lid
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining *
Seat Heater *
Driver’s Door Handle
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
Daytime Running Lights
Key Lock
Air Conditionin g
24Feed Back IG1a 7.5A
25Instrument Panel Lights7.5A
26Power Lumbar Support *(7.5
A)
27Parking Lights7.5A
28Sub Main15 A29Meter10 A30DR27.5A
31Sub Fuel Pump15 A
32SR S10 A
33Passenger’s Side Door Lock 7.5A34Driver’s Door Lock7.5A
35Driver’s Door Unlock7.5A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding *(2
0A )
37
7.5A
Right Daytime Running
Light
38
7.5A39 Left Daytime Running LightFeed Back IG1b7.5A
40ACC7.5A
41 42
AmpsCircuit Protecte d
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected Amps110A
215 A
37.5 A
4
520 A
6
20 A
715 A
87.5 A
97.5 A
1010 A
1110 A
12 1310 A
147.5 A
15
(20A )
16
(7.5 A)
17(20A )
1810 A
19
207.5 A
21
7.5 A
227.5 A
237.5 A
Passenger’s Door Handle Door LockSMART
Front Accessory Power Socket
Fuel Pum p
MISS SO L
ENG
VSA/ABS SRS
Power System 2
Power System 1
Fuel Lid
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining *
Seat Heater *
Driver’s Door Handle
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
Daytime Running Lights
Key Lock
Air Conditionin g
24Feed Back IG1a 7.5A
25Instrument Panel Lights7.5A
26Power Lumbar Support *(7.5
A)
27Parking Lights7.5A
28Sub Main15 A29Meter10 A30DR27.5A
31Sub Fuel Pump15 A
32SR S10 A
33Passenger’s Side Door Lock 7.5A34Driver’s Door Lock7.5A
35Driver’s Door Unlock7.5A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding *(2
0A )
37
7.5A
Right Daytime Running
Light
38
7.5A39 Left Daytime Running LightFeed Back IG1b7.5A
40ACC7.5A
41 42
AmpsCircuit Protecte d
*if equipped
210 || 211
CLIENT INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONS
n Fluids
Brake Fluid
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Twin Motor Unit Flui d
Specified
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
Capacity ChangeAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1 2.75 US qt (2.6ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Change Acura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
4.86 US qt (4.6 ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Chang eAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.56 US qt (2.42ℓ)
Clutch
Transmissio n
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Inverter Coolant
Recommended
Capacity Change
filter including
8.3 US qt (7.9 ℓ )
Specified Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil,
Type3, 0W-40
Chang e7 .7 US qt (7.3 ℓ)
Ratio
Capacity
Specifie d
Ratio
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type250/50 with distilled water 4.1 US gal (15.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.34 US gal (1.29 ℓ ) in the
reserve tank and heater )
Capacity
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type250/50 with distilled water
0.50 US gal (1.90 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.12 US gal (0.46 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Washer FluidTank Capacity 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Brake Fluid
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Twin Motor Unit Flui dSpecified
Specified Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 4
Capacity Change Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.75 US qt (2.6ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Change Acura Gear Oil GO-Type 2.0
4.86 US qt (4.6 ℓ)
Specified
Capacity Chang
e
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
2.56 US qt (2.42ℓ)
Clutch
Transmissio n
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan t
Inverter C oolant
Recommended
Capacity Change
filter including
8.3 US qt (7.9 ℓ )
Specifie d Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil,
Type3, 0W-40
Chang e7 .7 US qt (7.3 ℓ)
Ratio
Capacity
Specifie d
Ratio Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type
2
50/50 with distilled water 4.1 US gal (15.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.34 US gal (1.29 ℓ ) in the
reserve tank and heater )
Capacity Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type
2
50/50 with distilled water 0.50 US gal (1.90 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.12 US gal (0.46 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Washer FluidTank Capacity 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
n Tires
Regular Size
Front
245/35ZR19 (93Y
)
Rear
305/30ZR20 (103Y )
Pressure Front
32 (220 [2.2])
psi (kPa [kgf/c m
2])Rear
32 (220 [2.2])
Wheel Size Front
19 X 8 1/2J
Rear
20 X 11J
Re
gula r
CLIENT INFORMATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may have about
the vehicle.
Q:
How do I set the
vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles
without navigation, see page 79. For vehicles with navigation, the time is
automatically set using GPS signals.
Q:
Why doesn’
t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A:
The brake pedal must be pressed to start
the engine.
Q:
What is the AUT
O setting on my headlight lever?
A:
When in the AUTO
position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn on or off
depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:
Only the driv
er’s door unlocks when I shift to Park (P). Can both doors unlock?
A:
On the HOME Screen,
select Settings, then Vehicle, then Keyless Access Setup, then Door
Unlock Mode. Select “All Doors.”
Q:
After m
y battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a code.
Where do I find this?
A:
In most cases, you do not need
to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio system,
and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.